Watersports Events in North West

Swim the full 5.25-mile length of Coniston Water. One of the Lake District’s most iconic open water swims. Date approximate – check website.

Head to Trentham for this popular Hasler marathon race in June, a great opportunity for canoeists and kayakers to rack up series points.

Second stop of the EPIC Lakes Swim Series. Swim in Ullswater with 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m distances.

Weekend triathlon and duathlon on Lake Windermere. Novice (350m swim), Sprint (750m swim) and Standard (1500m swim) distances plus duathlon options.

64th edition of one of the Lake District’s premier sailing events. All-class racing on Ullswater. One of the largest open meetings in the North.

Talkin Tarn Regatta on 4 July is a unique lake regatta in Cumbria, offering a scenic and friendly day of rowing surrounded by rolling countryside.

Charity dragon boat regatta on Lake Windermere hosted by YMCA Lakeside. Teams race in a fun fundraising day on the lake.

Warrington Regatta on 25 July delivers an action-packed day of side-by-side rowing on the Mersey, welcoming competitors of all levels.

Ullswater Yacht Club’s annual summer regatta. All-class racing on one of England’s most scenic lakes.

Grand finale of the EPIC Lakes Swim Series. Swim in Windermere at Borrans Park. 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m distances.

Summer edition at Edge Hill University with new aquabike option (400m swim / 21k bike). Highly rated for first-time triathletes.

England’s longest swim — 11 miles end-to-end of Windermere. A bucket-list challenge for serious open water swimmers.

Take to the stunning waters of Lake Windermere for this prestigious rowing regatta, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District in September.

Autumn head race on the Weaver at Runcorn. A popular North West time trial for club crews.

The Agecroft Small Boats Head in Manchester is an autumn time trial for scullers and small boat crews. A friendly yet competitive event on one of the North West’s best rowing stretches.

The Dee Autumn Head is a popular end-of-season head race on the River Dee at Chester. A great way to wrap up the rowing year with a competitive time trial on a beautiful stretch of water.

Race along the River Lune in Lancaster at this mid-November head race, a scenic and competitive time trial in the heart of Lancashire.

Head race on the Mersey at Liverpool. A late-season time trial for North West rowing clubs on the famous river.